'Calibrated non-kinetic measures': How Indian Navy foiled Somali pirates, rescued 20
The Indian Navy successfully rescued all 20 crew members from the hijacked fishing vessel Azini off Somalia. The operation involved coordinated efforts with naval and air force assets over 48 hours. Marine Commandos were deployed to secure the vessel after locating it through persistent surveillance. The hijacking posed a significant maritime security concern, as the pirates could have used Azini for further attacks.